Russia launches hypersonic missile at Ukraine in significant escalation of conflict
Russia launched a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at Dnipro, Ukraine, on Thursday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The missile, which can carry multiple warheads, was fired in response to Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian territory using Western weapons. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the missile targeted a Ukrainian military facility. He warned that more strikes could follow, emphasizing the conflict's growing global implications. The missile was launched from Astrakhan, over 700 kilometers away. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, urging international action against Russia's use of advanced weaponry. The missile strike comes after Ukraine's recent use of British and American missiles to target Russian sites, raising tensions further between the two nations.